BALTIMORE (March 06, 2010) - The Maryland Board of Public Works on Feb. 24 approved $3.17 million in grants to reduce pollution and improve water quality by upgrading waste-water treatment plants and drinking water systems. The amount includes $500,000 for two projects in Calvert County:

DARES BEACH / CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS ARSENIC TREATMENT: This $100,000 Water Supply Grant will fund the replacement of the existing wells at both the Dares Beach and Chesapeake Heights water treatment plants with one new well in a deeper aquifer that would supply water to both the Dares Beach and Chesapeake Heights water systems, which serve 1,450 people. This project will provide a reduction in arsenic levels in the water systems to ensure they comply with the new state mandated arsenic water quality standards.

EAST PRINCE FREDERICK TOWER AND WELL PROJECT: A $400,000 Water Supply grant will fund the construction of a new well and elevated water storage tank necessary to meet water requirements for Prince Frederick Town Center. This project will serve 3,250 people and provide a reduction in arsenic levels in the water systems to ensure they comply with the new state mandated arsenic water quality standards.